Veronica, Creeping Veronica, Georgia Blue Speedwell 'Georgia Blue'

Veronica peduncularis

Genus
Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)
Species
peduncularis (pee-dun-kew-LAIR-iss)
Synonym
Veronica nigricans
Veronica umbrosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alabaster, Alabama

Gadsden, Alabama

Waverly, Alabama

North Little Rock, Arkansas

FOREST KNOLLS, California

Long Beach, California

Oakley, California

Waterford, California

Golden, Colorado

Grand Junction, Colorado

Guilford, Connecticut

Townsend, Delaware

Panama City, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Clarkston, Georgia

Cordele, Georgia

Harlem, Georgia

Boise, Idaho

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Plainfield, Illinois

Iowa City, Iowa

Barbourville, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Salvisa, Kentucky

South Berwick, Maine

Provincetown, Massachusetts

Weymouth, Massachusetts

Adrian, Michigan

Billings, Montana

Concord, New Hampshire

Litchfield, New Hampshire

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Albuquerque, New Mexico

High Rolls Mountain Park, New Mexico

Croton On Hudson, New York

West Kill, New York

Burlington, North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina

Morehead City, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina(2 reports)

Wren, Ohio

Hugo, Oklahoma

Newalla, Oklahoma

Eugene, Oregon

Grants Pass, Oregon

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Media, Pennsylvania

Port Matilda, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Simpsonville, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina

Christiana, Tennessee

Clarksville, Tennessee

Crossville, Tennessee

Johnson City, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Bryan, Texas

Buda, Texas

Colleyville, Texas

Coppell, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas(4 reports)

Garland, Texas

Gilmer, Texas

Haltom City, Texas

Hereford, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

Leander, Texas

Lewisville, Texas

Mabank, Texas

New Caney, Texas

Southlake, Texas

Spring, Texas

Milton, Vermont

Putney, Vermont

Lexington, Virginia

Freeland, Washington

Lake Stevens, Washington

Onalaska, Washington

Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

Charleston, West Virginia

Hartford, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

21
positives
3
neutrals
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Milton, VT | June 2020 | neutral

I have had this beautiful plant for years. Grew it in Milton VT in amended clay soil and it was always very well behaved as far as spread...Read More

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Bryan, TX | March 2020 | positive

Bought this a few weeks ago. Already have a carpet of blue flowers. It is growing really fast. Waiting to see what it does in the ex...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2016 | neutral

The Royal Horticultural Society has given this cultivar its coveted Award of Garden Merit.

The foliage has lovely purple tints.

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Houston, TX | February 2015 | positive

great plant do well here in Houston, TEXAS.
excellent ground cover. It takes some time so settle, but rewarded with the blue lobel...Read More

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Buda, TX | March 2014 | positive

Love, Love, Love this plant. Living in Buda, Tx and not having a sprinkler system is ultimately what changed how I garden. This plant ...Read More

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Volente, TX | April 2013 | positive

Awesome plant here in Leander, TX (north of Austin). I had them at my old house, and wanted to take some with me when we moved, so I cut ...Read More

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Whidbey Island, WA (Zone 8b) | August 2011 | positive

I love this plant! I bought 4 very straggly pots at the end of the season last year, stuck it in the ground just before an 18 degree free...Read More

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West Chazy, NY (Zone 4b) | May 2011 | positive

I use this plant as a ground cover, will spread nicely but is not invasive. Wonderful foliage always with tinge of red.
In Spring...Read More

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Hasbrouck Heights, NJ | October 2010 | neutral

I planted two of these along with a pink creeping phlox this spring. They have doubled in size, but not taken over anything. They are pla...Read More

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Long Beach, CA (Zone 10a) | August 2009 | positive

Even though this is listed to Zone 8a, I've had this growing in Zone 10a very successfully. Not at all invasive here and even blooms int...Read More

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Austin, TX | July 2009 | positive

Absolutely LOVE this plant. It is striking when in bloom and cascading from a pot or over rocks. Just beautiful.

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| May 2009 | positive

Worth checking that the species that invades lawns isn't Veronica filiformis. This is a colourful, but invasive species of UK lawns.

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Putney, VT | May 2009 | negative

This little baby has taken over my lawn here in Vermont! It is creeping into all my flower beds. Help. How do i get rid of it?

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Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2009 | positive

This is a super ground cover that blooms early spring and later if it is in the sun. It works well in our Texas heat in full sun or part...Read More

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Oakley, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2009 | positive

I love this plant. I planted mine about a month ago and it is still blooming and really starting to fill out. I have my planted in my w...Read More

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North West, OH (Zone 5b) | December 2008 | positive

This is a pretty plant with a very vivid blue color. Although it's considered a creeper or a ground cover I find that it has a more upri...Read More

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Fort Worth, TX | July 2008 | positive

Such a wonderful ground cover for DFW area, looks like a blue carpet in springtime due to all the little flowers the honeybees just love....Read More

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Elizabethtown, PA | April 2008 | positive

LOVE LOVE LOVE this plant! It is a fabulous groundcover, the flowers are extremely vibrant. It usually blooms twice for me-spring and aga...Read More

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DFW area, TX (Zone 8a) | June 2007 | positive

A great plant and very pretty in borders or as an accent. Not terrific in dappled shade in central Texas -- much heavier blooming w/sun ...Read More

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Hebron, KY | November 2006 | positive

Beautiful flowers and beautiful color! I love to see it every Spring!

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Garland, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2006 | positive

The first year we had these, we were thrilled to see what a beautiful blue carpet they made.

Anyone know how well it gro...Read More

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Morehead City, NC (Zone 8a) | February 2006 | positive

This is a wonderful groundcover in my zone 8a gardens. It divides easily and is quick to root in a new bed. I highly recommend it, espe...Read More

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Golden, CO (Zone 5b) | May 2005 | positive

Lovely ground cover, like a blue carpet in early spring, one of the first to bloom. Spreads nicely, but not invasive, and keeps its leav...Read More

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Crossville, TN (Zone 6b) | December 2004 | positive

Great groundcover. It stays a bronzy color in zone 6 winters. When in bloom many people will comment on it.
Only trouble I have ha...Read More

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Central, KY (Zone 6b) | December 2004 | positive

Pretty blue flowers. Will spread by rooting along the stems, but not excessively so. Very easy to transplant by cutting a rooted stem f...Read More

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